Synopses & Reviews
The Essential Guide to Exploring the Garden StateFrom the crowded streets of Hoboken to the tip of Cape May, O’New Jersey captures the landmarks, stories, experiences, and photos that make New Jersey such a fascinating state. Written by two seasoned Jersey experts, this travel guide is filled with descriptive listings, detailed trip advice, and maps—everything you’ll need to explore both the familiar favorites and far reaches of the Garden State
This fully updated and expanded edition includes:
- New chapters covering antique excursions and New Jersey’s classic car culture, as well as new material on Edison’s vintage recordings.
- 24 daytrips to destinations all over the state with maps and detailed directions
- Hundreds of listings of historical and cultural points of interest, diners and restaurants, nightspots, parks, and other attractions
- Over 150 color and black-and-white illustrations that help readers get a feel for the state’s unique flavor
Review
"Robert Heide and John Gilman are in the vanguard of popular culture specialists. Their
O'New Jersey is indispensible." --
New York Times"This book will amaze and amuse you." --Newark Star-Ledger
"Full of tips, tidbits, and funky stories that encompass every area of the state... essential for those who like to explore the less-beaten path." --Asbury Park Press
Synopsis
The Essential Guide to Exploring the Garden StateFrom the crowded streets of Hoboken to the tip of Cape May, O'New Jersey captures the landmarks, stories, experiences, and photos that make New Jersey such a fascinating state. Written by two seasoned Jersey experts, this travel guide is filled with descriptive listings, detailed trip advice, and maps--everything you'll need to explore both the familiar favorites and far reaches of the Garden State
This fully updated and expanded edition includes:
- New chapters covering antique excursions and New Jersey's classic car culture, as well as new material on Edison's vintage recordings.
- 24 daytrips to destinations all over the state with maps and detailed directions
- Hundreds of listings of historical and cultural points of interest, diners and restaurants, nightspots, parks, and other attractions
- Over 150 color and black-and-white illustrations that help readers get a feel for the state's unique flavor
About the Author
Robert Heide and
John Gilman are both residents of the tri-state area. They are the authors of many books including
Greenwich Village and take frequent trips out to New Jersey in a '54 Plymouth Belvedere.